The Lost Distillery Archivist Collection whisky review

A really intriguing brand seeking to bring back some of the distilleries that have been forced into closure, The Lost Distillery Company is reviving long dead brands.

The Brand

The Lost Distillery Company is a really exciting brand that is bringing back some amazing malts that have not been in production for almost a century, and in some cases more than!

They do it all through research and perseverance, working with historical records and gleaning what they know from the location of the distilleries to build a flavour profile.

From this flavour profile they create a malt that is similar to what would have been made there in the past. This is a really fascinating process and gives us a glimpse into the processes and production methods, as well as the importance of location, that formed the Whisky if bygone eras

This distillery only lasted for thirty years but was well known in its time. Peter Dawson, who owned it, was a Whisky entrepreneur who advised King Alfonso of Spain on his Whisky choices. His Whisky was also featured on the maiden voyage of HMS Indomitable to Canada alongside King George V.

It opens with a zesty nose, full of lemon and honey. It is refreshing and gentle. With some melon notes and a hint of malted grains and fresh bread.

The palate is delicate, with sweet vanilla and spicy cinnamon. Both of these are brought together in harmony with the oak wood of the casks, adding lots of depth and flavour.

The finish lingers on vanilla and cinnamon and ends with a hint of oranges.

Once found on the Isle of Islay, Lossit was a seaside distillery that was founded in 1817 by Malcolm MacNeill.

The nose is bright and fresh, with lots of peat smoke and sea air. Big, bold tones of salt, brine and iodine come through, with a lovely sweet fruitiness underneath it all.

The palate is full of red grapes, apples and cherries. It is sweet and spicy. The peat smoke underlines it all and really boosts the flavour. The salt offers a lovely tang in opposition to the sweeter notes.

The finish is strong, with more peat smoke and a lovely red grape note.

The Lost Distillery Company Archivist Collection is really exciting and gives you the chance to experience drams that are no longer in existence. Definitely worth investing in.

About The Author

My name is Greg, and I’m a brand strategy consultant, writer, speaker, host and judge specialising in premium spirits. My mission is to experience, share and inspire with everything great about whisky, whiskey, gin, beer and fine dining through my writing, my brand building and my whisky tastings.